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UK sports and recreation manufacturers are riding high on a wave of newfound confidence, as figures in a new report reveal a dramatic uplift in sales revenue. Small and mid-sized firms saw their average sales jump by 52% in the third quarter of this year. However, firms are trailing behind …

Fresh plans have been shared with the local community aimed at taking forward the Mountain Bike Innovation Centre project at the Caerlee Mill site in Innerleithen. The revised proposals will see the removal of the main building on the Caerlee Mill site – with a demolition application due to be …

In an exciting news release for the industry, Saddleback has announced today that it will become the new distributor for Cannondale and Focus Bikes from early 2025. These prestigious brands will be added to Saddleback’s already impressive portfolio of some of the world’s leading road cycling and mountain biking brands, …

Brilliantly vivid and effortlessly intuitive, ELEMNT ACE makes planning, navigating and analysing your performance easier than ever, allowing you to take on big goals and bigger adventures. ELEMNT ACE’s wind sensor quantifies airspeed, helping you adjust for wind and draft effects. After your ride, Wahoo Wind Dynamics™ (WWD™) in the …

Kalas Sportswear, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance cycling apparel, has announced a new partnership with KNWU, the Royal Dutch Cycling Federation. This collaboration, which will span four years starting in 2025, is built on a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and the promotion of cycling in the Netherlands. “We …

Daniel Blackham heads to Eovolt HQ in Lyon to preview the 2024 range and learn about the brand’s plans for the future This piece first appeared in the February edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here You could be forgiven for mistaking Eovolt as a relative newcomer …

MAGURA has established itself as a market-leading player in the bicycle industry. BikeBiz looks at some of the brand’s product highlights ahead of the 2024 season. SPONSORED ARTICLE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MAGURA This piece first appeared in the February edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here MAGURA …

Whyte Bikes will always be synonymous with performance mountain bikes, but 2024 will see them engage with a wider audience. Rebecca Bland speaks to marketing director Matt Skinner about Whyte’s rebrand, new ranges and finding opportunity This piece first appeared in the February edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your …

Cargo bike enthusiast Jack Lenox opened a new electric cargo bike shop in Lancaster called E-Radicals earlier this year. He chats to Rebecca Morley This piece first appeared in the February edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here From saving money, reducing congestion, and staying active, the …